Information on Careers in Astronomy

• American Astronomical Society Education Office "Careers in Astronomy" brochure [A MUST read]
• Sten Odenwald's "103 FAQs about a Career in Astronomy"
• National Optical Astronomy Observatory's "Frequently Asked Questions About Being an Astronomer"
• Cornell University Astronomy Department's "Astronomy Careers FAQ"
• Univ. of California - Santa Cruz / Lick Observatory's "Career Advice for Astronomers"

Post-Graduate Jobs

• American Astronomical Society (AAS) Job Register
• American Institute of Physics (AIP) Job Opportunities
• Career Cornerstone (Careers Available to Those with Degrees in Physics...)
• NASA Jobs

Other Resources for Information on Employment, Statistics, ...

• 2000 National Doctoral Program Survbey - Results
• American Astronomical Society (AAS) Committee on the Status of Women in Astronomy
  • Publications: Status & AAS Women newsletter
  • Women and Science Relevant Web Links
• American Physics Society Committee on Status of Women in Physics, Education and Outreach
• IUPAP International ConferenceWomen in Physics (upcoming conference)
• Luisa Rebull's Women in Science Links
• Christopher Garasi's (New Mexico State University) Student Resources

Miscellaneous

• Tom Arny's Links Page to Undergraduate Astronomy Programs
• Tom Arny's Links Page to Graduate Astronomy Programs
• Some Humor(?): So You want To Be An Astronomer

See also: Summer Research & Employment (& Fellowship) Opportunities in Astronomy for Undergraduates

Information of Careers in Astronomy list first compiled by Heidi Hammel

Please contact: tbalonek-AT-mail.colgate.edu for questions, comments, ...

Last modified: August 18, 2006